Gate-latch.



T. `BAILEY.

GATE LATCH.

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925,874. Patented June 22,1909.r

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UNITE STATES BATENI IPFICE.

THOMAS BAILEY, OF KIBBEY, MONTANA.

GATE-LATCH.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS BAILEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kibbey, in the county of Cascade and State of Montana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gate-Latches, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to fence gates, and more particularly to latches therefor, and has for its object to provide a latch particularly suitable for use on wire gates having no framework.

Another object is to provide such a latch comprising but few parts and which will be effective in its operation.

Another object is to provide a latch which may be easily attached to any gate post.

Another object is to provide such a latch which maybe manufactured at low cost from stock materials.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description and it will be understood that changes in the specific structure shown and described may be made within the scope of the claims without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawings forming a portion of this specification and in which similar parts are indicated by like cha `acters of reference in the several views, Figure 1 is a side view of the present latch in operative position in engagement between the post and the gate of wire, Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the latch in disengaged position. Fig. 8 is a top view of the gate post and the free end of a wire gate showing the present latch engaged therewith in operative position. Fig. Ll is a detail view of the operating lever.

Referring now to the drawings, there is shown a gate post 7, having around its base a loop of wire S, through which is engaged the lower end of a rod 9, carrying the wires 10 of a gate A, these being familiar details in the construction of gates of this type. An operating lever 11, having openings 12 and 13 located near one end and spaced longitudinally thereof, is secured pivotally to the post 7 by means of a bolt 14; passing through the opening 12. A latch member 15 comprising a bar having one end bent to form an enlarged hook, is engaged pivotally at its opposite end with the opening 13. The hook 17 extends inwardly toward the post 7,

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 3, 1908.

Patented June 22, 1909.

Serial No. 425,027.

and is engaged detachably over the bar 9. A stop member '2O is secured to the post 7 outwardly of the bolt 14k and is arranged to check the operating lever 11 at the rearward extent of its movement, when it lies with its free end slightly below the horizontal. then the lever 11 is thrown forward, the hook 17 moves in cooperation therewith and allows the disengagement of the bar S) for the opening of the gate. liVhen in closed position the tension of the wires of the gate serves to hold the latch against accidental release, as may be seen.

It will be seen that a latch is provided comprising but two main operating parts, and which may be secured to the gate post by the use of but one bolt.

The pivot end of the gate comprises a vertical rod 21, similar to the rod 9, having the wires 10 secured thereto as shown. Loops of wire or other suitable means 23 are coengaged with the post 2Q and the rod 21, to form a pivot for the gate. Engaged slidably between the loops 23 and the outer side of the post 22, there are wedges 24k, arranged to be forced under the loops and secured, to provide a proper tension on the gate for effective operation thereof.

It will thus appear that an effective device is provided for latching a gate, including means for adjusting the tension of the gate.

lVhat is claimed is:

1. The combination with a wire gate having a post of a lever having longitudinally spaced openings inwardly of one end, a pivot member engaged with the post and pivotally engaged in the outer of said openings, a gate engaging hook pivotally engaged in the inner of said openings, and adapted to engage with a gate to draw it toward the post upon rearward oscillation of said lever, and a stop pin engaged in said post spaced from the horizontal plane of said pivot member, and adapted to cheek said lever at the rearvard limit of its movement and at the forward limit of its movement, and separate means adapted to cooperate with said latch to increase the tension upon the gate.

2. The combination with a wire gate having a post and pivot post of a lever having longitudinally spaced openings inwardly ot one end, a pivot member engaged with the post through therouter of said Openings, a limit of its movement and at the forward gate engaging hook pivotally engaged in the limit of its movement. l0 inner of said openings, and adapted to en- In testimony whereof I affix my signature, gage with a gate to draw it toward the poet in presence of two witnesses.

upon rearward oscillation of said lever, and THOMAS BAILEY.

a stop pin engaged in said post and spaced Vtnesses:

horizontallyv of said pivot member, and JOE Damy,

adapted to cheek said lever at the rearward VALTER GROVE. 

